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HB 576

Dietitian Licensure Compact; authorizes Virginia to be a signatory to Compact.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jackie Glass

Virginia joins interstate Dietitian Licensure Compact enabling licensed dietitians from member states to practice in Virginia with mutual reciprocity, expanding access while reducing licensing barriers.

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Bill Summary · HB 576

Legislative bill overview

HB 576 authorizes Virginia to join the Dietitian Licensure Compact, an interstate agreement that allows registered dietitians licensed in one member state to practice in other compact member states without obtaining separate licensure. The compact streamlines the credentialing process while maintaining professional standards across participating jurisdictions.

Why is this important

This compact addresses workforce mobility and access to nutrition services across state lines. For patients, it could expand access to dietitian services, particularly in underserved areas. For practitioners, it reduces licensing barriers and bureaucratic costs associated with multi-state practice, which is increasingly common in telehealth and health system networks.

Potential points of contention

  • Regulatory uniformity concerns: Compact membership requires Virginia to recognize other states' licensing standards, potentially creating inconsistencies if member states have varying education or continuing education requirements
  • Local board oversight: The Virginia Board of Medicine's regulatory authority could be diluted by recognizing out-of-state licensed dietitians without full Virginia vetting
  • Compact administration costs: Virginia would incur expenses for participating in compact governance structures and enforcement mechanisms, though the fiscal impact statement would clarify this
  • Scope of practice variations: Different states may define dietitian scope differently, potentially creating confusion about what services licensed dietitians can provide in Virginia

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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